Head of HSE Plant Karlskrona

Champion the ideals of health, safety, and environmental responsibility
Do you want to contribute to a safer and more sustainable future? As Head of HSE Plant for our site in Karlskrona, Sweden, which manufacture high-voltage cables, you will play a key role in embedding health, safety, and environmental practices into our operations and strategy. You will work in a global organization committed to the green transition and continuous improvement. Are you ready to take responsibility for creating a workplace where zero harm and zero environmental incidents are the goal?


Manage HSE initiatives across plant operations
In this role, you will oversee health, safety, and environmental performance across our two manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance and guiding cultural change. You will collaborate with multiple functions, from engineering and production to quality and supply chain, to integrate HSE into every aspect of our processes.


Your responsibility will be to:

• Reduce Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate and improve near-miss reporting
• Ensure compliance with local safety regulations
• Minimize environmental footprint through waste, emissions, and energy initiatives
• Conduct risk assessments and emergency drills
• Stablish safe system of work

Implement cultural programs
You will report to the VP of QHSE & Sustainability and lead a team of 5 direct reports, with functional responsibility for around 14 colleagues. The position is based in Sweden and includes approximately 10% travel to join HSE Councils and visit sister plant.


Supportive team member with a commitment to HSE principles
We are looking for a person who values collaboration and clear communication, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You thrive in environments that evolve over time, are open to new developments, and approach challenges with a structured mindset and a solution-oriented attitude.

You also have:

• Auditor certification for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Engineering master’s degree or equivalent technical qualification in HSE legislation
• Experience in risk assessments and machinery risk assessments
• Extensive experience in promoting HSE culture practice, within a manufacturing environment
• Effective leadership skills
• Knowledge of RCA tools
• Fluency in English and Swedish 

Build a culture of safety and sustainability
NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with international teams, and the chance to contribute to NKT’s sustainability journey. You will be part of a company that values continuous improvement and innovation in creating a safer and greener future.

“As a leader, my focus is on creating an environment where safety and sustainability are part of everyday decisions. By empowering teams and encouraging accountability, we can build a culture where everyone contributes to a safer and greener future,” says Hiring Manager, Rachel Porto.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 6th of February. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Angelina Nilsson, Global Talent Attraction Specialist, Angelina.nilsson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

Union representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380
Unionen – Joakim Wikström, +46 734 070 243
Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

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About NKT
At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 locations worldwide, and employs 6,000 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com